Q4716779
Signs new deal through 2028
Cairns has signed a new two-year contract with Leeds United, extending his stay at Elland Road through 2028, per the club's statement.
Alex Cairns is represented by the football agency Refuel Performance Management. The player currently plays for Leeds United; the current market value is €50k. Under contract until 30.06.2028.
timeline Career History
Rating
70
GOA
Alex Cairns
ATT
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TEC
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TAC
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DEF
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CRE
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AGE
33
Height:
1,83
Foot:
Right
euro
€50k
ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity
Position
Goalkeeper
Age
33
Height
1,83
Foot
Right
Personal details
- Date of Birth
- 04.01.1993
- Place of birth
- Doncaster, United Kingdom
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- League
- Premier League
- Shirt number
- 21
info About Alex Cairns
Alex Cairns is a 33-year-old Goalkeeper from United Kingdom. Alex Cairns has played for Leeds United since 2024. The contract runs until June 2028. Current estimated market value: €50k. Alex Cairns is represented by the football agency Refuel Performance Management. 12 transfers on record. In the 2025/2026 Premier League 2 season: 2 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.83 m, preferred foot: right.
Who is Alex Cairns's agent?
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Alex Cairns is represented by the football agency Refuel Performance Management.
Which club does Alex Cairns play for?
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Alex Cairns currently plays for Leeds United as a Goalkeeper.
What is Alex Cairns's market value?
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Alex Cairns's market value is estimated at around €50k (2026 data).
Where is Alex Cairns from?
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Alex Cairns holds United Kingdom nationality.
How old is Alex Cairns?
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Alex Cairns is 33 years old.
scoreboard Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2026 |
Brentford
(H)
Premier League
|
1 - 1 (D) | – |
| 15 Aug 2026 |
FC Augsburg
(H)
Club Friendly Games
|
4 - 0 (W) | – |
| 12 Aug 2026 |
Manchester United
(A)
Club Friendly Games
|
6 - 5 (L) | 6.8 |
| 8 Aug 2026 |
RB Leipzig
(H)
Club Friendly Games
|
2 - 0 (W) | 7.9 |
| 2 Aug 2026 |
Liverpool FC
(A)
Club Friendly Games
|
2 - 4 (W) | 6.3 |
Market Value & Form
Premier League 2 2025/2026Market Value
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€50k
Model Estimate
€807k
€645k – €1,0m
20232026
Season Form
Saves
7 / % 63.6
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded
4
Pass accuracy
70.4
Rating
%24
Bars show the player's league percentile.
Detailed Statistics Show Hide expand_more
Percentages show the player's league percentile.
Goalkeeping
Saves
7
%31
Save percentage
63.6
%54
Goals conceded
4
%70
Clean sheets
0
%0
Error led to goal
0
%100
Acted as sweeper
1
%17
Distribution
Accurate passes
95
%48
Pass accuracy %
70.4
%45
Accurate long balls
15
%43
Long ball accuracy %
27.3
%24
Discipline
Yellow cards
0
%100
Red cards
0
%100
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✍️ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆! #LUFC is delighted to announce Alex Cairns has signed a new two-year deal with the club, committing his future until 2028
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🎙️ “𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱” Alex and Sam join us in the studio for the latest episode of the #LUFC Podcast. Available on YouTube and all major providers now!
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“It's been unbelievable” | Alex Cairns and Sam Byram | The Official Leeds United Podcast
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YouTube · @LeedsUnited ·
Alex Cairns on his future and coaching
Careers
Club career
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Leeds United U21 Youth11.2025 – 06.2026
2 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2025/2026 6.20Premier League 2 2 0 0 6.20 -
Leeds United Current Free transfer07.2024 – present
0 apps · 0 goals
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Salford City Free transfer07.2023 – 07.2024
51 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2023/2024 6.60League Two 46 0 0 6.67EFL Cup 3 0 0 6.37FA Cup 2 0 0 5.55 -
Fleetwood Town06.2023 – 06.2023
0 apps · 0 goals
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Salford City Loan01.2023 – 05.2023
26 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2022/2023 6.65League Two 25 0 0 6.65EFL Trophy 1 0 0 – -
Fleetwood Town12.2022 – 01.2023
0 apps · 0 goals
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Hartlepool United Loan11.2022 – 12.2022
1 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2022/2023 6.05FA Cup 1 0 0 6.05 -
Fleetwood Town Free transfer07.2016 – 11.2022
240 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2021/2022 6.04League One 42 0 0 6.10FA Cup 1 0 0 4.90EFL Cup 1 0 0 5.022020/2021 6.32League One 28 0 0 6.39EFL Cup 3 0 0 5.67EFL Trophy 2 0 0 –2019/2020 6.43League One 27 0 0 6.43EFL Trophy 3 0 0 –FA Cup 1 0 0 –EFL Cup 1 0 0 –2018/2019 5.86League One 46 0 0 –FA Cup 3 0 0 5.86EFL Cup 1 0 0 –2017/2018 6.70League One 38 0 0 –EFL Trophy 2 0 0 –FA Cup 2 0 0 6.70EFL Cup 1 0 0 –2016/2017League One 32 0 0 –FA Cup 5 0 0 –EFL Trophy 1 0 0 – -
Rotherham United Free transfer01.2016 – 07.2016
0 apps · 0 goals
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Chesterfield Free transfer08.2015 – 01.2016
0 apps · 0 goals
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Leeds United04.2013 – 07.2015
0 apps · 0 goals
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Stalybridge Loan08.2012 – 04.2013
39 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2012/2013National North & South 38 0 0 –FA Cup 1 0 0 – -
Leeds United06.2012 – 08.2012
0 apps · 0 goals
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Barrow Loan01.2012 – 05.2012
0 apps · 0 goals
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Leeds United10.2011 – 01.2012
1 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2011/2012Championship 1 0 0 –
